Gas Turbine Helicopter Endorsement
Transition from piston to turbine helicopters and expand your professional flying opportunities with a Gas Turbine Helicopter Endorsement at Bankstown Airport.
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This advanced training is designed for licensed helicopter pilots ready to step into turbine aircraft and build the skills required for charter, tourism and commercial helicopter operations.
What is a Gas Turbine Endorsement?
A Gas Turbine Endorsement allows a helicopter pilot to operate turbine-powered helicopters.
Most commercial helicopter operations in Australia use turbine aircraft, making this endorsement an important step for pilots pursuing professional flying roles.
Turbine helicopters differ significantly from piston aircraft in performance, systems and operational considerations. This course provides the knowledge and practical training required to safely transition to turbine operations.
Who this training is for?
This course is ideal for pilots who:
• Hold a helicopter licence (PPL(H) or CPL(H))
• Are preparing for commercial helicopter employment
• Want to expand aircraft type privileges
• Plan to fly charter, tourism, aerial work or utility operations
What you will learn
Training focuses on the operational and technical differences between piston and turbine helicopters, including:
• Turbine engine theory and operation
• Engine and rotor management
• Aircraft systems and limitations
• Power management and performance planning
• Advanced flight planning and operational considerations
• Emergency procedures specific to turbine aircraft
Training is conducted with experienced instructors in a professional training environment at Bankstown Airport.
Why turbine experience matters
Most entry-level helicopter jobs involve turbine aircraft.
Completing a Gas Turbine Endorsement demonstrates to employers that you are ready to transition into professional helicopter operations.
Training in busy Sydney controlled airspace provides valuable real-world experience alongside commercial aviation traffic.
Training location
All training is conducted at:
Bankstown Airport – Sydney and surrounds
One of Australia’s busiest helicopter training environments, providing exposure to controlled airspace, real-world radio communications and professional aviation operations.
Start your turbine transition
If you are ready to move into turbine helicopter operations, our team can guide you through the next step in your flying journey.